Once again, the news cycle was so overwhelming that many would-be big stories flew under the radar. Here are some of the biggest stories you might have missed this week. Sam Altman is terrifying …
The City of Bradenton’s wastewater infrastructure is a large and complex network, comprising more than 270 miles of pipe, including 65 miles of aging clay and cast-iron lines, 64 lift stations, and …
Step into a world of wonder with Big Fish, a magical and deeply moving musical that celebrates the power of storytelling, the love between father and son, and the extraordinary hidden in the …
Winston Churchill is credited with saying that history is written by the victors. And in the world of major labels, these corporate entities have a long history of emerging as top dogs, for example, …
Gov. Ron DeSantis delayed a long-anticipated special session on Wednesday to redraw the state’s congressional maps, pushing it back by one week and expanding the call to address artificial …
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously elected John D. Couriel for a two-year term as chief justice, beginning on July 1. He succeeds Carlos Muñiz, who will remain on the court after completing …
Anthony Drake is a senior pastor at Vision Church FL. He is running for the Republican nomination for the Manatee County Commission D1 seat on the August primary ballot. He joins Mitch and Dawn for a …
While Earth Day is recognized once a year, caring for Bradenton’s parks and public spaces requires consistent, hands-on attention. City crews work to maintain and improve green spaces through …
Now in its third year of operation, the Gulf Islands Ferry has added a third vessel, the Manatee Belle, to meet the growing demand for multi-modal transportation between downtown …
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales both announced Monday evening that they would resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct …
President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV Sunday night following the pontiff’s sharp criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and wider Middle East conflict. In a …
Midway through the 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open, the long-time tournament announcer and post-match on-court interviewer, Ray Collins, made a prophetic comment: "In all my years watching the …
Murf Gray is a baseball rat, and he’s living his dream with the Bradenton Marauders. On Sunday, as the Marauders and Palm Beach Cardinals finished up the first homestand of the season at LECOM …
Before “Florida Man” was a headline, one was tied to one of the most shocking conspiracies in American history. A young man from Florida found himself at the center of a coordinated plot that unfolded the same night President Lincoln was assassinated. What happened inside a Washington home, and what followed just days later, would expose a web of deception no one saw coming.
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
This week, Manatee County Commissioners sent an egregiously generous contract proposal to perpetually extend the employment of County Administrator Charlie Bishop back to the drawing board. While …
Many electronic devices consume energy even while turned off. The total sum of electricity used by devices while in standby mode or powered off …
It will be a somewhat quiet week in local government. The Manatee School Board will hold a workshop meeting on Tuesday, and the Manatee County Planning …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in seven samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and …
Some of you may have heard of the Giving Challenge, a two-day matching gift program supported by the Patterson Foundation that takes place on April 15 and 16 this year. Essentially, any contribution …